Archive: Army Medicine

Sgt. 1st Class Donya Cox is the supply sergeant that a commander wants on his or her staff.
Lt. Col. Gina Gentile, the 80th Training Command (TASS) deputy head of logistics, directed that comment to potential commanders within the ranks of the 80th's headquarters company after presenting Cox with the Honorable Order of St. Martin, bronze medal, during a ceremony in Richmond, Va., April 18, 2015.

Representatives of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity's Medical Support Systems Project Management Office traveled to Kamphaeng Phet in Thailand in November to evaluate the efficacy of Carbon Dioxide Generator technologies in attracting dengue-vector mosquitos.
Jake Fox, MSS PMO product manager for the CDG program, and Dr. Kendra Lawrence, senior scientific consultant for the USAMMDA, spent two weeks evaluating the efficacy and functionality of the CDG systems in partnership with the Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences unit in Thailand.

An abundance of resources and leadership support at the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Hood, are helping Soldiers successfully transition. During his time at the WTU, Staff Sgt. Walter Bulter has earned four degrees, including a bachelor's degree.

"No Civilian Corps member left behind," that is how one Western Regional Medical Command employee described the efforts of the U.S. Army Medical Command Warrior Transition Unit Restructuring Project Team.
Kimberly Reinbrecht, Civilian Human Resources chief, WRMC; Sgt. Maj. Delvin Lewis, operations sergeant major, WRMC; and Ernest Williams, Warrior Transition Office director, WRMC; were among a team of about 20 Army Medicine professionals from across the United States who collaborated to guide and implement the Fiscal Year 2014 Warrior Care and Transition Program Force Restructure.
The award-winning team managed the 2014 inactivation of 14 Warrior Transition Units and Community-Based Warrior Transition Units, the activation 11 Community Care Clinics and deliberately managed continued employment for 50 civilian employees displaced by the inactivation of WTUs.

Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and Command Sgt. Major Gerald Ecker, Command Sgt. Major, U.S. Army MEDCOM, hosted a roundtable event with key medical representatives from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, April 24, 2015. Local units/offices represented where: U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks (USAHC-SB), 25th Infantry Division Surgeon's Office, U.S. Army Public Health Command-Pacific (USAPHC-P), and 8th Theater Sustainment Command (TSC). During the roundtable both Horoho and Ecker stressed the importance of medical readiness and the role that MEDCOM plays as stewards, charged with readying the force.

Brooke Army Medical Center and U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research staff received a rare opportunity April 17 to hear a chilling first-hand account from a Holocaust survivor during an event to commemorate the Holocaust Days of Remembrance.

Kenner Army Health Clinic will host two Prescription Drug Take-Back drives to address one of America's deadliest hazards -- unused, unneeded or outdated medications found in bathroom cabinets, kitchens and bedside tables in nearly every home across the country.

I love movies. I think that if it wasn't for movies, I would be a different person than I am today. The visceral experience cannot be explained because there are so many moving parts. It would be like trying to explain how the Army works…it just does. But, when it doesn't everyone knows it. Case in point, John Travolta and "Battlefield Earth," but I digress.

Maj. Maureen Giorio, 2nd Brigade (BDE) Soldier Centered Medical Home Officer in Charge (OIC), received recognition for identifying the need for an established standardized procedures in regards to the Sole Provider Program, a program aimed at improving patient safety when complex medication requirements arise. Giorio was presented a certificate from Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC) and a coin from Col. Pete Eberhardt, U.S. Army Health Clinic - Schofield Barracks Commander, on behalf of the clinic.

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley Kansas, executed a medical training exercise at the Mission Training Complex April 8. Staff members from congressional offices were able to witness capabilities employed in the local training exercise during their visit.

Command teams and staff members from throughout the Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC) participated in Arbinger Training presented by the Office of the U.S. Army Surgeon General's (TSG) Team and Organization Development Directorate (TODD), April 20-22, 2015.

An Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, youth has been named U.S. Military Child of the Year by Operation Homefront, a nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance for U.S. military troops, wounded Service members and their Families.

When the Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) inpatient and support pharmacy refrigerators shut down due to a power outage, two Soldiers acted quickly and moved medication and vaccines to functioning refrigerators and saved over $1.1 million but also saved a patient's life.

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Memories surfaced in retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan's speech as he recalled his friend, Brig. Gen. Richard Dirgins, during an April 17 ceremony at Daenner Kaserne.
The 7th Civil Support Command's headquarters building was named for Dirgins. He passed away in 1995, just six months after leaving command of the unit's predecessor, the 7th Army Reserve Command.
"Our purpose here today is to rededicate this building in honor of Richard Dirgins, my classmate, my friend and a great American Soldier, a patriot," said Sullivan, who was a college classmate of Dirgins at Norwich University in Vermont. "I have such fond memories of him."
Senior U.S. and German leaders watched as a plaque and a portrait of Dirgins were unveiled. A new sign outside the building bears Dirgins' name. Dirgins widow, Christa, also attended the ceremony.

The U.S. Army Military Police School's behavioral sciences education and training division leader equated the culture surrounding sexual assault as "giving aid and comfort to the enemy," in a sexual assault awareness briefing on Camp Arifjan, April 15.

For anyone who relies on protein bars as an afternoon or after workout snack, they should be warned about nonmilitary friendly ingredients in their all-natural selections.
Natural food snacks, like the Kind Companies Strong & Kind bars, are off limits to military personnel and DOD civilians because they contain hemp seeds. While the seeds are a natural source of protein and have high content of necessary vitamins they are off limits as a food source due to the possibility of ingesting THC.

When Fred Minnick joined the Oklahoma National Guard, becoming the bourbon industry's foremost spirits tasting expert was not on his mind. In fact, "bourbon" wasn't really part of his vocabulary. But a 2003-2004 deployment to Mosul, Iraq and therapy for PTSD changed all that.

Pain management experts at Madigan Army Medical Center are now creating pain champions throughout the Western Regional Medical Command with the help of experts at the Department of Veterans Affairs and the University of Washington. In early March, the Interdisciplinary Pain Management Clinic here became the WRMC hub for the Department of Defense's Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes initiative, making them the lead for training subject matter experts in pain management at most of the Army Medical Homes west of the Mississippi River.

Staff Sgt. William Fleming's induction into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club represents the third accomplishment on his military bucket list.
The Reserve Soldier completed airborne and air assault schools while on active duty, and now has his sights on becoming a drill sergeant and ultimately a command sergeant major.

Members of the 65th Medical Brigade recently took part in the 2015 KATUSA-U.S. Soldier Friendship Week from April 13-17, 2015. This year's friendship week, marked the 39th annual edition of the friendship celebration designed to build esprit de corps and camaraderie amongst American Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the U.S. Army, commonly referred to as "KATUSAs."

Kenner Army Health Clinic is set to undergo inspection by the The College of American Pathologists, the inspection of lthe laboratory by the CAP promotes better patient care by constantly challenging labs to improve at a rate keeping pace with the speed of technological advances.

Most people understand the function of a nurse in a clinical setting but not everyone is aware of the specific functions of occupational health nursing. Occupational health nursing is als known as "industrial nursing;" evolving during the Industrial Revolution. Today, the practice of occupational health is focused on promotion, restoration of health, prevention of illness and injury, and protection from work related hazards.

In a new initiative to better prepare healthcare professionals employed at the Andrew Rader U.S. Army Health Clinic for every day patient care, the clinic is rearranging its training schedule starting June 3.

This public service announcement was produced by the Army Multimedia and Visual Information Directorate at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. This PSA, scripted and coordinated by JBM-HH Army Community Services' Family Advocacy Program staff, is meant to support the Month of the Military Child by raising awareness. This video features passages from "Children Learn What They Live," by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. (Official U.S. Army video)

U.S. Army Human Resources Command hosted University of Louisville Military Community Partnership Council visit April 10, 2015, at the Maude Complex to enhance cooperation and build ties among a number of organizations.

For Rasmussen, the director of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command's Combat Casualty Care Research Program, it was his third such time taking part in the ongoing webinar series supported by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma. Designed to educate surgeons across the country about new and specific developments within the field, the AAST is noted for providing in-depth and continuing education efforts for medical professionals.

Representatives from U.S. and Israeli military medicine participated in the 17th U.S. -- Israel Shoresh Conference March 15-20, in Ramat Gan, Israel, to discuss a broad spectrum of issues relevant to medical research and response.

Imagine arriving at a major medical center with a life-threatening medical condition. Imagine now that this facility has no paging or cell phone capability. How will the right doctor be alerted that you need treatment to save your life? The Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center's Mobile Health Innovation Team are working to avoid a scenario, such as this, in austere, deployed hospital environments.

Did you know that the majority of casualties that die on the battlefield die from uncontrolled bleeding? Analysis of data from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan indicates that approximately 22 percent of Service Members who died following severe bleeding after injury could have potentially been saved had their hemorrhaging been controlled early on.

Medical personnel from the Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital (BAACH) along with the Korean Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDCP) recently participated in a Highly Infectious Disease Full Scale Exercise on March 31, 2015.
The exercise provided Republic of Korea and US interagency and military participants the necessary training on how to respond to a simulated Ebola case.

The 2nd Annual 2015 SHARP/Austin Half Marathon Shadow Run started off April 12 at Yongsan Army Garrison, South Korea to raise awareness for Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention. The USAG Yongsan Family, Morale Welfare and Recreation, joined with the 65th Medical Brigade to host the run/walk/ruck event.

The US Army Medical Command takes Brain Health seriously. So much so, that it hosted the third brain health workshop at the Office of the Army Surgeon General (OTSG) located at Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ) March 19 - 20.

Soldiers from Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 65th Medical Brigade, were awarded the very first unit Zero Alcohol Incidents streamer on the Korean Peninsula, on April 9, 2015, for completing 119 days without experiencing an alcohol related incident.

FORT DRUM, N.Y. -- When Spc. Jared Seaman was a teenager, he was a self-proclaimed "science nerd" -- the type of kid who would watch hour after hour of the Discovery Channel. Now, Seaman is taking that love for science to the next level as he prepares to head to medical school.

Army Medicine's top majors convened in the National Capitol Region recently to expand their understanding and insight into the future of Army Medicine, DoD and interagency relationships in 2020 and beyond.

Fort Carson's main gate joined famous landmarks around the world such as the Empire State Building, the Great Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Egypt in lighting up blue in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2015.

Months of preparation, weeks of anticipation, and days of marching, running and testing came to a close when the Northern Regional Medical Command announced its top Noncommissioned Officer and Soldier during the annual Best Warrior Competition, March 24-27.

In product development, what does it mean to "transition to industry"? Transition to industry is the process of adapting a promising technology from a small-scale academic project to a successful competitor in the commercial marketplace. It is a challenging process and is often overlooked until the need reaches a critical level. Poor business planning and small market populations have created bumps and bruises in product development efforts and led to some cold, hard business realities when transitioning to industry.

April is Sexual Assault Prevention Awareness month. This year's theme is "Eliminate Sexual Assault: Know your part, do your part." To bring this important topic to the forefront of everyone's mind, Joint Base San Antonio held an event April 2 here. Mary Lauterbach shared the tragic story of how her daughter, a young Marine, was sexually assaulted and later murdered by her attacker.

Members of the enhanced Multiservice Market (eMSM)-Hawaii Joint Executive Council meet on April 3, 2015 at Hickam Air Force Base/Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Together, the JEC serves as the communication forum intended to enhance inter-Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) collaboration, coordination and integration of the Direct Care System (DCS) in Hawaii.

Fort Detrick and U.S. Army leadership, alongside federal, state and local officials, broke ground on an estimated $35 million dollar project to install solar panels that will provide Fort Detrick with renewable energy on Wednesday, April 1.

U.S. Army Forces Command's musical element - The Army Ground Forces Band - performed with guest conductor, Dr. Verena Mösenbichler-Bryant during a "Masterworks Series" concert at the High Point Theatre March 31.

When Rey Javier works with a patient, he thinks nothing of going beyond what most might expect: he takes it upon himself to renew an 89-year-old's Medicare card, he seeks special mileage funding for a patient in a high-risk pregnancy, he helps a spouse who doesn't speak English to pay an enrollment fee. Not exactly the typical image one might have of someone who works in insurance. While Javier is quick to point out that TRICARE is unlike other insurances in that it focuses on health benefits' capability instead of money, Javier's self-imposed levels of customer service made him stand out enough to be recognized at the U.S. Medical Command level.

About every 30 seconds in the United States, a driver using a cellphone is involved in a crash. In an effort to curb these preventable accidents, the National Safety Council is asking motorists to put down the phone and focus on the task at hand: driving.

On March, 30, 2015, Capt. Jason Judkins the Chief of Occupational Therapy at the U.S. Army Health Clinic - Schofield Barracks teaches United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Senior Spouses the importance of proper sleep hygiene and how to accomplish healthy rest cycles.

Prevent Blindness America has designated April as Women's Eye Health and Safety Month to help educate women about the steps that they must take to help prevent vision loss by making their own eye health a priority.

Ultimately, only you and your healthcare team (which may include your primary healthcare provider and a behavioral health specialist) can make the best decision regarding nutritional supplementation and treatment planning for mood concerns.

Thirty-one years serving in the U.S. Army have flown by for Col. Karen Kelley, deputy chief of staff of logistics with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command. As someone who left the Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps after only her first semester in college because her summer school experience did not reflect the reality of the actual program, Kelley has surprised even herself that the time has arrived for her to retire.

Brig. Gen. Patrick Sargent, Commanding General, Pacific Regional Medical Command, attended the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC), commander's conference at the Hale Ikena, along with various other pacific area of operation commanders in order to receive the USARPAC commander's guidance for execution of the USARPAC's Theater Campaign Support Order.
During the conference, Sargent also participated in senior leader professional development and had an opportunity to share and exchange information about Army Medicine in the Pacific.

The Pacific Regional Medical Command Team proclaim their support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, on April 2, 2015. Brig. Gen. Patrick Sargent, Commander, Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC) and Command Sgt, Maj. Robert Luciano, Command Sgt. Maj., PRMC, encourage all Soldiers, family members, and Department of the Army (DA) Civilians to join together, participate in all planned events and pledge to end sexual assault.

FORT CAMPBELL, KY -- Lacking only the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's red carpet, Veteran filmmakers were stars in their own rights as a four-day "I Was There" Film Workshop culminated in a packed-house screening event at Cole Park Commons Thursday.

A crowd of wounded Soldiers lined up in front of a registration booth during the U.S. Army trials, Fort Bliss, Texas, March 29, 2015. One Soldier, wearing a black shirt with the words "Wounded Warrior (some assembly required)" printed in white on his shirt, waited anxiously to pick up his bib number and registration papers.

The US Army Medical Department Center and School, US Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, embarked on a two year journey to earn the coveted Army Star Strong Flag safety award.
The Army Safety and Occupational Health Star Site Flag is an Occupation Safety and Health Act based program which recognizes organizations for excellence in safety management.

By Capt. Robert Gallimore, 30th MED BDE Public Affairs
Maj. Jason Hughes and Capt. Kenneth Koehler, 421st Medical Battalion (Multifunctional) Public Affairs
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Some 69 remaining Soldiers among 183 competitors received the prestigious Expert Field Medical Badge March 27 during a ceremony held in Tower Gymnasium here after a grueling week of intense testing during the U.S. Army Europe EFMB competition.

More than 250 military, academic and industry representatives gathered at the first-ever Medical Research, Development and Acquisition in Support of the Warfighter conference, co-hosted by the National Defense Industrial Association and the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command March 23-25 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Brig. Gen. Patrick Sargent, Commander, Pacific Regional Medical Command (PRMC), meets with medical leaders from the Nepalese Army, during a visit which was aimed at discussing the goals and aspirations to enhance medical capabilities within the Nepalese Army through a bilateral partnership with PRMC and the U.S. Army Medical Department (AMEDD) on March 16-21, 2015.

Through using resources such as the 11th Armored cavalry Regiment, Chaplains and Military & Family Life Counselors (MFLC), Soldiers and their families can build resiliency through counseling, mentorship and guidance at Fort Irwin, Calif.

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civilian Personnel, Gwen DeFilippi, center, heads a Civilian Workforce Transformation (CWT) General Officer Steering Committee (GOSC) meeting at the Pentagon on 18 March 2015.

Employment prospects were bright for Fort Hood Warrior Transition Unit Soldiers who will soon be transitioning into the civilian workforce, thanks to the WTU job fair, held March 12 at Club Hood. More than 40 federal, state and private employers were on hand eager to hire the transitioning Soldiers, in addition to providing work from home opportunities for spouses and caregivers.